FOSTERING EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY LEARNER
Oregon is committed to preparing every learner with academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond high school. Oregon’s statewide assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are fully aligned to Oregon’s State Standards and provide students in grades 3-8 and 11, along with their families, one measure of academic achievement and growth.
DESCRIPTION OF RIGHTS
Oregon law (ORS 329.479) permits parents and adult students to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide assessments in
English Language Arts (ELA) and/or Mathematics by submitting an annual form to the school the student attends. Schools will provide parents with the appropriate form at least 30 days prior to the start of testing.
STATEWIDE TESTING WINDOW
The statewide testing windows for English Language Arts and Mathematics apply to both the general and alternate statewide summative assessments.
Grades 3-8 | Grade 11 |
04/01/2025—06/13/2025 | 02/04/2025 — 06/13/2025 |
STAY INFORMED
Visit Oregon’s Starting Smarter webpage (https://or.startingsmarter.org) to learn more about what your child should know and be able to do in English Language Arts and Math, to view sample assessment questions, and to read more about your child’s test results. Contact your child’s teacher or school principal with questions.